cheat sheet SYNONYMS FOR AND SOURCES OF SESAME This cheat sheet collects the names, synonyms, and potential hidden sources of sesame that may appear on your sup- plier spec sheet. Refer to this resource to help you comply with declaring sesame as an allergen on your food label. established names for sesame Scientific name: Sesamum indicum L. (family: Pedaliaceae) Standardized Common Name: Sesame • Botanical Synonym: Sesamum orientale Etymology: from the Latin Sesamum and Greek Sesamon Ayurvedic Name: tila synonyms Ajonjoli, anjonolies Busosyi Gingelly, gingelly oil Sesame salt Alegria Bwengo Kura Goma (Japanese Sesame seed Benne, benne seed, Chamkkae black sesame seeds) Sesamol benniseed Chih mah Sesam Sesemolina Bijan Chitowe Sesame flour Sim sim Bukenyimu Ellu Sesame oil Tahini, Tahina, Tehina Bununya Geching Sesame paste Til (Til Oil, Tila) COMMON HIDDEN SOURCES Sesame may also be included and undeclared on your ingredient spec sheet in a different ingredient or as a proprietary flavor or spice blend. Be aware of ingredients that don’t list their sub-ingredients, such as “crackers,” “buns,” “sauce,” or other foods that could potentially contain sesame. The following items often contain sesame, so be sure to research further: Baba ghanoush Pasteli Bagel chips Pita chips Falafel Processed meats and sausages Flavors Protein and energy bars Goma-dofu Rice cakes Granola/muesli Tempeh Halvah (Halavah) Tocopherols or foods fortified with Vitamin E Herbs, seasonings, spices (could be derived from Sesame) Humus/hummus Vegetable oil (may contain sesame oil) Margarine Vegetarian patties 4747 Skyline Rd #100, Salem, OR 97306 USA | www.esha.com | [email protected] | 503-585-6242 ©2021 ESHA Research.